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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Postdoctoral Position, Mineral Resource Recovery - Chemical Engineering Department

Apply now Job no: 500891
Work type: Temporary Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Pre/Post-Doctoral

We are seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position, with an anticipated start date as early as September 2025 and no later than December 2025. The position has a total intended duration of two years, structured as one-year renewable contracts.

The successful candidate will join the Soft Matter Engineering Group, led by Dr. Xiaohui Xu in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. Their research will build on prior work developing the fundamentals of hydrogel composite systems for mineral extraction and water recovery.

The work is primarily experimental and includes everything from hydrogel material design and synthesis to evaluating mineral recovery using natural sunlight. The project is supported by the ACS Early Career Postdoctoral (ECP) Faculty Bridge Grant.

The successful candidate will receive full support for salary, benefits, and visa sponsorship for the duration of their contract. They will also have the opportunity to mentor a team of junior scientists at the undergraduate and PhD level, attend multiple conferences and networking events, and receive regular feedback from collaborators. The primary place of research will be the Soft Matter Engineering labs on Rowan University’s campus in Glassboro, New Jersey.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
  • Prior research experience (ideally from PhD) in water purification, membrane filtration, hydrogel materials, or a closely related area.
  • Prior experience and/or strong motivation for mentoring junior scientists.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated interest in research communication beyond basic degree requirements. This could include writing beyond coursework, conference posters/presentations, seminars, teaching experience, or attendance in communication courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with gel synthesis or resource recovery.
  • Expertise with HPLC, XRD, DSC, TGA, SEM.

Salary & Benefits:

  • In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is AFT: Range 24 ($73,899 to $118,221), with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors. 
  • For internal applicants, salary is determined per the Pay Adjustment formula (NJAC 4A:3-4.9 & 4.10). 
  • For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). 
  • For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/  

 

How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received before August 30, 2025.

To apply, please upload the following:

  • Cover letter expressing your interest in the position.
  • CV, including a list of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
  • List of three professional references, including (1) names, (2) contact information, (3) professional relationship, and (4) duration of that professional relationship.

Note:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

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